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Bikesportnz Posted on July 14, 2026 by EditorJuly 14, 2026

Australian Jett Lawrence has been sensational in his 450 AMA Pro Motocross career thus far. With his third overall 450cc class victory of the season, Australian Jett Lawrence is back in the lead in the United States.

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Bikesportnz Posted on July 13, 2026 by EditorJuly 13, 2026

Club riders always get right behind their teams at the Battle of the Clubs event. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt was a coming together of epic proportions for New Zealand’s motocross elite on Saturday and it was all for a good cause.

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Bikesportnz Posted on July 9, 2026 by EditorJuly 9, 2026

Club riders always get right behind their teams at the Battle of the Clubs motocross event. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comTeams racing of the highest order is set to light up the track at Taupo on Saturday as the venue once again hosts the popular annual Battle of the Clubs motocross event.

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Bikesportnz Posted on July 6, 2026 by EditorJuly 6, 2026

A staggering 260 riders, representing 38 nations, descended on the wonderful Czech Republic countryside of Jinin, 130 kilometres south of Prague, to contest for the FIM World championship gold plates and all the glory that goes with them. The 2026 edition of the FIM Junior World Motocross championship is now in the history books and they will tell you it was an event to be long remembered.

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Bikesportnz Posted on June 25, 2026 by EditorJune 25, 2026

Germany’s Ken Roczen, in action during the Motocross of Nations in the United States in 2010. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe 2026 AMA 450cc Supercross Champion will now join 250cc Champion and Kiwi superstar Cole Davies for New Zealand’s biggest ever Supercross event.

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Bikesportnz Posted on June 22, 2026 by EditorJune 22, 2026

Taranaki’s Sam Parker (Husqvarna), the outstanding individual at the must-win final round of this season’s National Club Enduro Series near Atiamuri on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt went down to the wire at the fourth and final round of New Zealand’s popular National Club Enduro Series near Atiamuri on Saturday.

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Bikesportnz Posted on June 16, 2026 by EditorJune 16, 2026

Could MXTrackr be the answer to your prayers in terms of motocross management for riders, parents, clubs, and coaches. MXTrackr has now launched in New Zealand and it may revolutionise motocross management for riders, parents, clubs, and coaches.

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Bikesportnz Posted on June 16, 2026 by EditorJune 16, 2026

Run by the Forestland Motorcycle Club, the trees and forest tracks around Atiamuri will echo and resonate with the fourth and final round of the popular National Club Enduro Series (NCES).New Zealand’s Central Plateau is again the place to be for the nation’s elite off-road motorcycle racers this weekend as they flock together to face a dramatic final showdown.

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Bikesportnz Posted on June 15, 2026 by EditorJune 15, 2026

Australian Jett Lawrence has been sensational in his 450 AMA Pro Motocross career thus far. The Pro Motocross Championships in the United States headed to Colorado for its third stop of the summer and round 20 of the 2026 SMX World Championship in Denver.

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Bikesportnz Posted on June 10, 2026 by EditorJune 10, 2026

Lucas Coenen controlled the MXGP class from start to finish with dominant race pace and composure under pressure to secure a perfect double moto victory and extend his championship lead. Photo: Juan Pablo AcevedoThe damp conditions of recent days made way for glorious sunshine at the weekend as the Motocenter Zelta Zirgs played host to the MXGP of Latvia, round eight of the FIM Motocross World Championships.

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Bikesportnz Posted on June 9, 2026 by EditorJune 9, 2026

Australian brothers Hunter and Jett Lawrence, top of the 450cc podium at Hangtown at the weekend.Australian Jett Lawrence has been nearly untouchable in his 450 AMA Pro Motocross career thus far, so a third-overall finish at last week’s 2026 opener had some wondering if his superiority had slipped.

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Bikesportnz Posted on June 8, 2026 by EditorJune 9, 2026

The MX1 class launches out of the start gate at Himatangi on Sunday with (from left) Huntly’s Josiah Natzke (No.30), Oparau’s James Scott (No.108) and Mangakino’s Maximus Purvis (No.44) leading the way. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt was a case of contrasting extremes at the 63rd annual New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Himatangi at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on June 3, 2026 by EditorJune 4, 2026

Huntly’s Josiah Natzke, sure to be one of the favourites to win at this year’s 63rd annual Honda New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Himatangi. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt is just a few days now until the “greatest show on turf” – the biggest dirt bike race in the Southern Hemisphere – the annual New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix.

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Bikesportnz Posted on June 1, 2026 by EditorJune 4, 2026

Frenchman Mathis Valin (Kawasaki), top rider in the MX2 class at Teutschenthal. The cacophony of noise from horns, whistles, voices, and of course the chainless chainsaws meant that we could only be in one place, at the Talkessel circuit, near Teutschenthal, for the MXGP of Germany.

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Bikesportnz Posted on May 21, 2026 by EditorMay 21, 2026

Kiwi Rider magazine in conjunction with BikesportNZ.comWant to know what’s happening on the motorcycling scene in New Zealand and abroad too? Well, check out the latest issue of Kiwi Rider magazine.

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Bikesportnz Posted on May 18, 2026 by EditorMay 18, 2026

Taranaki’s Sam Parker (Husqvarna), among the favourites to win this season’s National Club Enduro Series after another strong performance near Atiamuri on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe National Club Enduro Series is going down to the wire after a thrilling third round of four near Atiamuri on Saturday.

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Bikesportnz Posted on May 13, 2026 by EditorMay 13, 2026

National Club Enduro Series organiser Sean Clarke lays down the law during rider’s briefing. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe National Club Enduro Series is at the halfway stage and the second phase of the tremendously popular off-road motorcycle competition gets underway this weekend, with everything still at stake for trophy hopefuls. 

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Bikesportnz Posted on May 12, 2026 by EditorMay 13, 2026

Cole Davies at round 17 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championships in Salt Lake City Utah.Kiwi Cole Davies delivered a composed ride to win the Salt Lake City East/West Showdown, controlling the race from the front after the lead battle fell apart behind him to cap off his East Division championship season.After 16 rounds of twists, surprises and momentum swings, the 2026 AMA Supercross Championships came down to one final gate drop, round 17 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Bikesportnz Posted on May 5, 2026 by EditorMay 5, 2026

Australia Hunter Lawrence (Honda No.96), on the top of the 450cc class podium at the weekend in Denver, Colorado.It was a start-to-finish win for Australian racer Hunter Lawrence at the Denver Supercross at the weekend, the penultimate round of the series.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 27, 2026 by EditorApril 27, 2026

New Zealand’s Cole Davies, on the podium at the weekend as 2026 East Coast Supercross Champion in the United States. The 250SX story coming into Philadelphia was simple: New Zealand’s Cole Davies needed just a small points gain over Seth Hammaker to secure the supercross championship title.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 27, 2024 by EditorDecember 25, 2024

Spain’s Jorge Prado, the dominant figure on the MXGP scene this season. Photo by Alberto Lessmann. It was a really tough season on the MXGP scene in 2024 and every rider crowned champion had to work to earn it.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 26, 2024 by EditorDecember 28, 2024

Expect the crowds to flock to the blocked off public roads of Whanganui’s world-famous Cemetery Circuit today, all keen to witness first-hand the handlebar-to-handlebar racing that signs off the Suzuki International series for 2024. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comToday is the day we find out just who are the fastest and best motorcycle road-racers in this part of the world, particularly on the public streets of Whanganui.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 25, 2024 by EditorDecember 24, 2024

The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team has sights set on defending the Africa Eco Race, kicking off on December 28 in Monte-Carlo. The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team gears up to tackle the most eagerly awaited challenge of the year: The 2025 edition of the Africa Eco Race, which will start on December 28 in Monte-Carlo.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 24, 2024 by EditorDecember 23, 2024

The Supermoto class is sure to be a crowd favourite on the public streets of Whanganui on Boxing Day, especially if UK rider Davey Todd (Suzuki RM-Z450 letter D) and local hero Richie Dibben (Suzuki RM-Z450 No.1) have anything to do with it. This is an image from the Cemetery Circuit last season. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe population of Whanganui is set to explode in just two days’ time as the lower North Island city again hosts one of the most famous street fights in the world.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 23, 2024 by EditorDecember 22, 2024

The famous circuit at Matterley Basin, near Winchester, in the UK, home to many thrilling international motocross events over the past few of decades.While we have just recently seen Britain host the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN), the 2025 calendar didn’t originally include a British GP.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 21, 2024 by EditorDecember 19, 2024

Kiwi Rider magazine in conjunction with BikesportNZ.comWant to know what’s happening on the motorcycling scene in New Zealand and abroad too? Well, check out the latest issue of Kiwi Rider magazine.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 20, 2024 by EditorDecember 19, 2024

Karaka’s Hayden Draper (Husqvarna), winner of the younger of the two 200-250cc classes in Australia in 2024. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com New Zealand riders shone out at the 2024 Australian Junior Motocross Championships, winning three of the 12 championship categories, and more could be expected from the Kiwis in 2025.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 19, 2024 by EditorDecember 19, 2024

This year’s 16th edition of the Suzuki International Series for motorcycle road-racing is proving itself to be as popular as ever, perhaps even more so.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 18, 2024 by EditorDecember 17, 2024

It was a sensational weekend for Whakatane’s Tony Rees (Honda CBR1000RR-R) as the 57-year-old won the premier formula one/superbikes class at Manfeild. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It doesn’t get much more exciting than this for Bay of Plenty father-and-son Honda team-mates and “sometimes rivals” Mitch and Tony Rees.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 17, 2024 by EditorDecember 16, 2024

Cambridge rider Morgan McLaren-Wood (Bernard Racing Suzuki GSX-R600), the new leader in the formula two/600cc class after round two of the 2024 Suzuki International Series at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Cambridge bike racer Morgan McLaren-Wood loves living life in the fast lane and a full-throttle approach has certainly been reaping rewards for the teenager.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 16, 2024 by EditorDecember 16, 2024

There’s no room for error as the formula one/superbike riders charge into turn one at Manfeild, round two of the 2024 Suzuki International Series at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It is incredibly tight at the top of the premier class after the second round of three in the 2024 Suzuki International Series in the Manawatu at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 15, 2024 by EditorDecember 13, 2024

Raetihi’s Karaitiana Horne (Kawasaki) was the best-performed of the Kiwi riders at the inaugural FIM Oceania Women's Cup competition at Woodville back in January. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The second annual FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup will welcome new teams in 2025, with South Africa and the United States joining in.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 14, 2024 by EditorDecember 13, 2024

Auckland’s Hayden Fordyce (Yamaha R6), setting a career pathway for himself that will hopefully take him to the top of the sport. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comWith unbridled dedication and determination that knows no bounds, Auckland teenager Haydn Fordyce has set a career pathway for himself that will possibly take him to the pinnacle in his chosen sport of motorcycle road-racing.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 13, 2024 by EditorDecember 13, 2024

Lower Hutt’s Sloan Frost (Suzuki V Strom), having a blast around the Taupo racetrack at the weekend and sure to be in action near the front at Manfeild this coming weekend too. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com A handful of riders just out having fun and enjoying themselves, or a serious race class where handlebar-to-handlebar battling should be expected.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 12, 2024 by EditorDecember 11, 2024

It was frantic racing in the formula two/supersport 600 class in Taupo at the weekend, with Whanganui’s Luca During (No.3) and Christchurch’s Jake Lewis (No.29) going full throttle at the front. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The 2024 Suzuki International Series heads to the “home of superbike racing in New Zealand”, the hallowed grounds of Manfeild, for round two this weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 11, 2024 by EditorDecember 10, 2024

The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team line-up for the United States in 2025.The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team is rapidly charging its way toward the start of the 2025 season in the United States.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 10, 2024 by EditorDecember 9, 2024

It was a sensational weekend for Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (Honda CBR1000RR-R) as he fought off stern challenges from international stars and local heroes alike at the world class Taupo International Motorsport Park. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It was an almost perfect weekend for Bay of Plenty’s defending champion Mitch Rees as he kicked off his 2024-25 motorcycle road-racing season in style.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 9, 2024 by EditorDecember 9, 2024

There’s no room for error as the formula one/superbike riders charge into turn one at Taupo, round one of the 2024 Suzuki International Series at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Some of the best motorcycle racers on the planet arrived in the Bay of Plenty at the weekend to mark the start to the 2024 edition of the popular three-round Suzuki International Series.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 7, 2024 by EditorDecember 6, 2024

Young Kiwi rider Tripp Glasgow (GASGAS), pictured here with his family joining him on the podium, showed stunning form in the United States last month. Photo supplied.Young Kiwi rising star Tripp Glasgow succeeded in turning plenty of heads with his performances at the recent Loretta Lynn’s Mini O’s motocross spectacular in the United States.

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Bikesportnz Posted on December 6, 2024 by EditorDecember 5, 2024

Journalists go on an insider’s tour of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Mattighofen.In light of recent revelations of KTM’s dire financial situation, it was great to see the company invite select journalists on an insider’s tour of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Mattighofen.

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